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The Food Factor: Mediterranean Salad

Video by Jonathan Parrish

Are you looking for a light entrée or a vegetarian side dish for a gathering of friends and family? Mediterranean Salad is an excellent choice.

It’s full of flavor and nutritious ingredients. Whole-grain rice and chickpeas provide high-fiber carbohydrates and protein that leave you feeling full.

It’s not only tasty, but quick and easy to make.

Mediterranean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 ½ C. dry brown rice
• ¼ C. olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 C. cherry tomatoes
• 1 C. olives, pitted and halved
• 1 C. chickpeas, drained
• ½ red onion, diced
• 3 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Cook rice according to package instructions and let cool.
• In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
• In a separate bowl, mix the cooled brown rice and all other ingredients.
• Stir in the olive oil mixture.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Tips: If you’re using bottled lemon juice, start with 2 tablespoons and add more as desired.

Thanks to Alabama Extension Live Well for this recipe!

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